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Calculation of response and variance reduction due to multi-stage and multiple trait selection

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

S. Andersen
S. Andersen
Affiliation:
National Committee fot Pig Breeding, Health and Production Axeltorv 3, 1609 Copenhaven V, Denmark
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Abstract

In deterministic comparisons of breeding schemes it is necessary to take account of variance reduction due to selection. This can take place as multi-stage selection within generations and it takes place across generations when offspring of selected parents are selected. A standard way to deal with this is to set up selection index equations where the parameters are altered as a consequence of selection. It is shown that if the breeding schemes use a univariate or multivariate best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP) animal model for prediction of breeding values this procedure can be simplified. This is done by modelling the distribution of estimated breeding value (EBV) utilizing that changes in EBV of an individual are independent of selection. In the univariate case the variance reduction and the resulting genetic gain can be calculated from the selection intensities and the accuracies in the unselected population. An expression is given for the response in each generation when selection is started in a base population with complete pedigree. This shows that a limiting value is obtained within three to four generations. The asymptotic response for several traits is described in the case where selection is on multitrait BLUP.

Keywords

breedingselectionvariance reduction.
Type
Research Article
Information
Animal Production , Volume 58 , Issue 1 , February 1994 , pp. 1 - 9
Copyright
Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1994

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